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Supermarkets and big brands are cutting the amount of expensive ingredients in their food and drink - leaving hard-pressed families with inferior products.
Stores have passed on rises, with Sainsbury s selling a 4x400g pack of Heinz Cream of Tomato Soup for £3.50, up from £2.50. A single can is up from £1 to £1.40 in most supermarkets.